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Mexican Lentil Stew
A hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired stew made with red lentils, onions, and spices. Perfect for a chilly evening.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilssorted and rinsed
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cuminground
- ●1 tsp paprikaground
- ●1/4 cup crispy tortilla stripschopped
- ●1 tsp stew seasoningstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/2 tsp chili powderground
- ●to taste salt
- ●2 cups water
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Saute the onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add cumin, paprika, chili powder, and stew seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add lentils, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- 5
Stir in crispy tortilla strips.
- 6
Season with salt to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with additional crispy tortilla strips if desired.